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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
LOCAL NEWS.

Br1e1 Mention.
 The largest line of stationery in the city at Dormans.
 New Years calling cards at Northrop's.
 The Humphrey street Sunday school has it's Christmas entertainment night.
 Mrs. Wheeler, wife of Hon. J. B. Wheeler of Newtown, is in town visiting friends.
 Reuben Chase, lifelong resident of Win chester, died in that town on the 26th inst, aged 88.
 Mir. Dudley Buck, the well known organist and composer, is spending a few days in Hartford.
 The Christmas exercises of the infant class at the First Baptist church will be held Thursday afternoon if pleasant.
 Senator Joseph R. Hawley and wife have arrived home from Washington and will remain several days in Hartford.
 Mrs. Hurd of Clinton, Ct., mother of Principal Hurd of the Winchester graded school, is in town visiting friends.
 The railroad commissioners will meet in Shelton January to consider the proposed layout which will connect the Housatonie and Derby railroads.
 MT. A. c. Wilcox, the dry goods merchant, continues quite i'll at his home on Church street His health has been quite poor for two or three months.
 Dorrance Welles, who died in Glaston- bury, 25th inst, was S8 years old and a di- rect descendant of Governor Thomas Welles and son of the Rev. Gurdon Welles
 The regular monthly meeting of the Second company Governors Horse Guard will be held Wednesday evening, January 4th, 1888, at o'clock. A full attendance is desired The New Haven Toboggau club has meeting tonight at p. m. at Bennett & Hale's to talk of tobogganing for this winter at the new slide now in progress of erection. Captain Howard Dickinson, of the New York Navigation school, will address the members of the New Haven Yacht club on "The Theory of Practical Navigation" at an early date The steamer City of Springfield, of the l Hartford and New York Transportation com pany, is at present laid up for repairs, while the City of Richmond is making regular trips between New York and aybrook. Superintendent Graham of the Fair Haven and Westvills horse railroad company was \ the recipient of fine lot of Havanas from \ General George H. Ford, to be distributed among the drivers and conductors of the road | for Christmas smoke. Many wishes for many merry Christmases for the general was the response.
 Because of she Increased State Tax. The January dividend of the Shore Line railroad will be three dollafs and twenty cents share, a decrease of thirty cents Cause, increase of State tax under act passed by the last legislature.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Wants Different school Hou.s.

A petition now being circulated and gener- ally signed will be presented at the next meeting of the board asking for the erec- ton of A new school building in the Webster district. The petitioners seem to think the old oetagon Webster school building has outIived it's useful ness. It is alleged to be very faulty as to ventilation and glaringly deficient as to light in the rooms. The light strikes the eyes of teachers and pupils. The petitioners main tain that these faults are radical and the de- fects cannot be remedied by an alteration of the building, and that the building, therefore, sfmust % ii
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
City Mission Acknewledgments.

For help in various ways to make Christ mas happy day in the homes of others &C., knowledgment is made by the city missions to the following persons: Mrs. Henry Far nam, Mrs. W. R. Tyler and children, Mrs. E. L. Austin, Miss May Kimberly, Mrs. Belle w. Harris, Miss Mabel Sherman, Mrs L. A. Mosman, Marion, Grace and Eva, Mrs. J. F. Douglass, friend, Essie and Freddie Pen field, friend. Mrs. H. H. Strong, g friend to little children, Mrs Edwin H. English Waterbury, Ct.,), Mrs. Andrew Clark, g friend and Ralph Morgan; also to the First Congregational church of Fair Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
At St. John Street Methodist Chure
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At St. John Street Methodist Church
 TOsN1ght.
 Preparations are complete for grand re- ception of Santa Claus at this church. Those who have never seen the old gentleman de- scend veritable chimney in old-fashioned style will have an opportunity this evening. Songs, recitations and dialogues will be par tieipated in by some of the older as well as younger members of the Sabbath school. The popularity of the entertainment has induced the committee to hold it in the au- dience room of the church. Members of the school will be admitted free. A dime will be received of the general public as means of canceling the expenses in part.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL.

The Children of the Sunday School
 Hold Their Christmas Festival.
 The Christmas festival of the Trinity Epis- copal church was held in the Sunday school room yesterday afternoon. The unpropitious weather prevented some of the children from attending, but one hundred and fifty of them braved it and were we'll repaid. The exer- cises were conducted by Rev. Dr. Harwood and his assistant, Rev. Mr. Nichols. The presents from the large Christmas tree were distributed by Dr. Harwood and his assist ant. There was singing of carols, etc,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Died Aged one Hundred Years.

Judge Alfred Cowles of San Diego, Cal, has recently died. He was one hundred years old last July 1st. Judge Cowles was born at Pennington and after studying law and practising for awhile went West in 1893. He lived in Illinois till sixty-six years of age, filling many public offices and enjoying the friendship of men like Lincoln, Trumbull and Douglas. Then he went to California and practiced law in San Jose and other places for fifteen years. He had lived in San Diego since 1S64
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Reception Last Evening rO Miss
 Bema DfebeI.

A delightful reception was given Miss Bena A. Diebel, daughter of Mr. J. DiebeI the caterer, last evening, at her fathers resi- dence on Chapel street. While the wintry winds swept by outside all was joy, bright ness and happiness within, and a very ami mated and beautiful scene was presented as the dances proceeded to the sound of joyous music. The interest of the occasion was heightened by the presence of youth, beauty and manly grace, all in the springtime and heyday of youth. At midnight the festivi- ties upstairs were interrupted by the march to supper led by Miss Diebel and Mir. Eddie Gruener, supper being served in the spacious dining hall below, the menu most inviting and tempting and handsomely served in all details. The happy occasion will long bring happy memories to all present, among whom were Miss Louise Schollhorn and Miss Tillie Schollhorn, Miss Hofacker, Miss Kittie Dunn, Miss Dillon, Miss Lesserman, Miss Warren, Miss Scheifele, Miss Moeller, all of this city; the Misses Ketcham of Brooklyn. N. Y., and the Misses Kiernan of New York city. Among the gentlemen were Messrs M. F. Linquist, G. C. Peterson, Dr. Brink mann, R. Bronson, W. Barnes, B. J. Dillon. Henry Fresenius, Edward Geary, Frank Dickerman, MT. Schroeder and E. Gruener.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Death of nIias Palmer.

Miss Mary E. Palmer, aged twenty, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Palmer, who reside at 454 Howard avenue, died on Tues day. She was highly esteemed and we'll beloved young lady and was a member of the Sodality of the Children of Mary of St, Johns (R. O. church.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Military Guests Expected.

Major Strong and staff, Second company Governors Horse Guard, Captain Morse and other officers of the Governors Foot Guard, Captain Embler and other officers of the New Haven Blues and colonels and staffs of all regi- ments in this State have received invitations to attend the reception given by the First company Governors Foot Guard to Cover nor Lounsbury in Hartford next Wednesday night.-Hartford Post.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Ringing Noiaaa

la the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzinp
 sound, are caused by catarrh, that exceed. ingly disagreeable and very common disease. Loss of smell or hearing also results from ca tarrh. Hoods Sarssparilla, the great blood purifier, is peculiarly successful remedy for this disease, which it cures by purifying the blood. If you suffer from catarrh, try Hood,s the peculiar medicine.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
A Eine 0br1.,D,a.pr...,

The old saying, "To him that hath shall be given, Y" is not forgotten. We learn that an assistant cashier of one of the largest New York banks, whose residence is in South Norwalk, received for his Christmas present certified check fer $5, 5,00O.-Nor- walk Gazette.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Ancient order of Shepherds.

public installation under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Shepherds will take place in this city January 12. Visiting friends are expected from Meriden, Branford, New York city and other places. It will be an occasion of special interest in the brother hood
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
"Lire Among the Cowboys"

People in Warehouse Point are expecting to have a treat soon, as Rev. Dr. Reed of Trinity M. E. church, this city, is soon to lecture in the M. E. church in that place; subject, ''Life Among the Cowboys"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
New Years Cards Can only be obtained at McIntosh's Card Store, 116 Orange street, near Court street,
CATARRR HIN NEW ENGLAND,
 EIV1M Craanrn Rn

OAAAHhH IN NEW ENGLAND.
 Ely'S Cream Balm.
 The best remedy for it's purpose I have sold-John Hooker, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
 An article of real merit e. P. Alden, Drug gist, Springfield, Mass
 Those who use it speak highly of it.-Geo. A. Hill, Druggist, Springfield, Mass Cream Balm has given satisfactory results. ". P. Draper, Druggist, Springfield, Mass. believe Ely's Cream Balm is the best arti- cle for catarrh ever offered to the public. It has given satisfaction in every oase.-Bush & Co.,, Druggists, Worcester, Mass d29 eod&w2wk
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
earles Fever ln Nevv Rrr,a,n

In the past four weeks there have been forty-two cases of scarlet fever in New Brit ain in twenty-six families. The scare in the town is about over, as the disease is subsid- ing. But few of the cases rasuItad fatanv
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
A War Yefaran-

The late Egbert Allen of Hamden, who died at the hospital Monday evening, was war veteran of Company E, 11th c. v. He will be buried from the hospital this after noon. Admiral Foote post members will conduct the funeral. His age was gixtv.3ve
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Accidentally KiIIed at Sen.

The schooner Hastings of New Bedford ar- rived at this port yesterday with a dead sailor on board. When off Stamford Antone Pryor of New Bedford, one of the sailors, fell from aloft and when picked up was in a dying condition. He expired in twenty minutes. Pryors friends have been telegraphed for.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
wordn @rn Greae man

grain of common sense, like . grain of salt, should season the actions of every wise man, but even better than this is . peck of Scotch Oats, such as is found in concsntra- Nerve Food; Dr. BuOkland's Scotch Oats Es- Nen1e. .
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Given Away Free

Given Away Free
 Every day until January 1st. We have placed Tn our show window sample of our special Christmas presents to be given away to all purchasers of one pound of tea. They consist of large majolica pitchers, decorated China pitchers, majolica butter dishes, elaborate vases (ten inches high), china cups and sau- cers, glass and majolica dishes, handsome decorated pink vases, scrap and autograph albums, nine inch nickelplated shears just what every young and old lady wants), large size wax dolls, children's sets, etc., etc. Just look in our window and see for yourself. Remember they are given away every day. Holiday goods sold for cash at bottom prices. All goods guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Centennial American Tea compa- ny, 363 State street. N. B.-Hsndsome calls ensiars given away gratis Christmas week with fire alarm signals. dig If
 Take D. K. and be O. K. See ad. m7tf
 See Johnson & Brothers ad. on third page.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Paid SI.0OO.

Supreme Treasurer H. T. Downes of Meri- den, of the Order of Knights of Columbus, paid Mrs. John B. McCue of Windsor Locks a check for $1 ,000 on the death of her late husband Monday
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
WEATHER RECORD,
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.


 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON, D. C.. a. m., Dec 29, 1887, For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecti- cut: Fair weather, brisk 10 high westerly winds, diminishing in force Thursday night, colder, with a cold wave.
 For Vermont and Eastern New York: Fair wealth CT, preceded in Vermont by light snow, brisk to high westerly winds, diminishing in force Thurs day, colder, with cold wave.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Thursday, December %, 1887.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Assessments- Prince Street Sewer.
 Bargain Counter-Augur's Art Rooms. Bargains in Furniture-Bowditch 6 Prudden Co Best Lard-Sperry & Barnes
 Calling Cards For New Year'S-At mcIntoSh'S. D. h-At Druggists.
 Dissolution-Brewer 6 Smith Visual Signal Co. Dividend-Mechanics' Bank. Ely's Cream Balm-At Druggists For Rent-Tenement-James R. Smith. Fresh Supplies-J H. Kearney. New Years Calling Cards-At McIntosh's. Poultry For New Year's-F s. Andrew & Co. The Stoddard Lectures-HYperion Theater.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
A R runaway.

A horse driven by Michael Fahey ran away on Olive street yesterday morning and threw Fahey out of the wagon, seriously injuring him. The horse became frightened by 6 train on the Consolidated road which passed under the Olive street bridge just as Fahey was driving over it. Fahey tried to stop the horse, but was unsuccessful. He was finally thrown out and the wheel of the wagon passed over his body. When picked up it was found that one of his arms was dislo- cated and his bedy badly bruised. He was taken to the residence of MT. Cooley on Wooster street. He was a driver employed by MT. Cooley, who is milk dealer Fahey's injuries are not fatal, but it was neverthe- less narrow escape. The runaway team cellided with buggy hitchsd by the side of the street and slightly damaged it.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

The action Of the Compound Oafn- inc Plasters is based upon the theory of ab- sorption. If you have aches and pains, save time and suffering by using them. They ealze hold at once, giving prompt and satiseao- tory results. Sold by druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
"Lecrion,, mt sold TTIram,, To.S,rht

S'LecGfOn0 at sold HIrams, TOsNfght.
 This evening "Old Hiram" No. will elect
 their officers for the year ensuing. Several
 hundred members will probably attend. At
 o'clock prompt the lodge parlors will be occupied by the members of Hiram who be- long to the Mutual Benefit association of this city. They will elect three directors as msm-
 bsrs of the official board. The first Thurs day evening in January, 1888, the public will be invited by ticket to witness the installa- tion of the oficers-elect of the lodge and to participate in a reception. Thonas' full or chestra will furnish music. Speech making and banquet appear on the programme It IS estimated that some 1 ,500 will be present. "Old Hiram's" members, some 900 of them, are social body, as multitudes of our citi- zens are aware who have attended many of their excellent entertainment ts each year, and they are always anxious to 20 again. An members of Hiram who have not vet received their tickets for the entertainment will nleaaa notify I. F. Graham or W. A. Beers, secre- l tarY
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

Odd lots of Japanese cups and saucers at popular prices.
 BRADLEY, 968 Chapel,
 One door above rink.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Rarrafn Connter A. Au.u

Open to-day, ,Augur's art rooms, B Orange street, counter filled with choice bric-a- brao, marked below cost, which will be sure to please both one's taste and purse. d2 29t.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

Always purchase the best, it will be the cheapest in the end. Cotton seed oil, bartyes and other minerals used to cheapen lard are very injurious. Lard made by Sperry & Barnes is strictly pure. Warranted free from any adulteration d29 cod St
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Expression Series. NO. 6EDOuRT

am just ''leetle doubtful about my overcoat lasting me through this winter, and I'm thinking whether it wouldn't be economy to go up to the
 Hub'' Clothing House, 11O and 112 Church street, and get one of their fne-tting overcoats and save four CT five dollars on the price at the same time. Their mark down" sales are always on the square" and they sell the most reliable goods to be found anywhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

Scrap baskets in all designs at almost your own price at
 BRADLEY's, 968 Chapel street, d20 If One door above rink.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

Japanese crumb trays and brushes at Brad leY's, 968 Chapel street, one door above rink.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
subserin1ion rsatea.

OLE YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $3.OO; THREE MONTHS, s1.5O; ONE MONTH, 5O uyKTs. ONE WEEK, 16 GENTS; SINGLE COPIES, 3 GENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

Lacquer trays from 2Oc.t to $5 at Bradley's, 968 Chapel, one door above rink.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
HYMENEAL.
A Wedding Last Evening in WhIcI, Society Circles in NeVvtovVn Are Much Imtare@Eod.

A Wedding Last Evening in Which
 Society Circles in Newtovvn Are Much
 Interested.
 Cards were received by friends in this city for stylish wedding which greatly interests Newtown, Ct., circles and which took place last evening at the home of the bride on Clinton avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. The hap- py bride is Miss Grace Hammond, 8 grad nate of Smith college and daughter of MT. Daniel $. Hammond, Brooklyn mauufac- turer who has summer residence in New town, and sne groom is MT. 0. H. North rop, treasurer of the Newtown Savings bank and son of ex-Senator William H. Northrop of Newtown. A number of Newtown faui- lies of social prominence were represented at the wedding.
 FLYNN-CoNwAY.
 The marriage of MT. Alexander W. Flynn. the popular Day street grocer, to Miss Annie Conway of Brooklyn, N. Y., was solemnized at the residence of the bride last evening. The ceremony was witnessed by large num- Der of the friends of the contracting parties. several from this city being in attendance, md the scene as the bride and groom took heir places beneath the floral bell was beau 1 iful and impressive. Many fine presents were on exhibition, tokens of esteem from | he numerous friends, and it was the wish of | III present that as time fits on and the years one and go, this estimable and affectionate ouPie may both live to journey together lnt1l the golden sunset of life shall reflect pon them its bright colors, to gradually fade way into the sweet and peaceful twilight 1 hat betokens rest after weIl-spent life.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29
Entertainments.

BUNNELL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The Emily Soldene troupe drew large ! audience to Bunnell's yesterday afternoon and evening. The troupe has met with much I success here and has delighted overfowino 1 houses. There are many excellent performers in the company, including Sara, the wonder ful kicker. The Old London Mystery is the museum hall attraction.
 DOROTHY"
 A good-sized audience was present last evening at the last presentation of 'Doro- thy" at the Hyperion. The engagement has been pleasing one and deserving of the patronage it has enjoyed. The bright music. rich costumes and handsome stage settings of the opera combined to make the produc- tion meritorious one. Apropos of this en- gagement the fact may be cited that the usual poor holiday attractions have been rel egated to the past, and our managers deserve praise for their evident desire to please the great number of people who always make a point of attending the theater after the dis eussion of the usual hearty Christmas din ner.
 ''MoNBARs."
 The performance of "Monbars" at the New Haven Opera House last evening mark ed the close of one of the most notable the atrical events of this season. In every way MT. Mantell is eminently fitted for the diff cult part he essays, and his histrionic talent has never shown to greater advantage than in this character. The play, the greatest of DEnnery's, when played by this superb company, is in excellent hands, and all the ssrong situations it contains are ably pre- sented. MT. Mantel1 has completely won the favor of New Haven audiences. and a hearty reception at any time is assured him.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE. The attraction at the New Haven Opera House Friday and Saturday will be Heyt's "Rag Baby" company, of which an exchange says: tMr. Hoyt always rearranges his plays every summer, putting in new songs, new business and new faces. This year the com. pany and the play are stronger than ever and I crowded houses are the rule everywhere,
 JENNIE YEAMANs,
 MT. Charles w. Roberts, manager of Miss Jennie Yeamans, the brilliant young sou. orette, is in this city arranging for her ap- at the New Haven Opera Houss ,ext week. Miss Yeamans will appear in a lew comedy by Clay M. Greene, author of Fofglven, etc., supported by an excep- ionally strong company.
 THE sToDDARD LECTURES,
 Travels in Sunny Spain" will be inc spb- set of John L. Stoddard's lecture at the Hyperion Theater January 3. The lectures re wonderfully popular and the sale of seats ready amounts to $1, 800.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

See Johnson & Brothers ad. on third page,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-29

Travels in Sunny Spain" will be the sub ject of John L. Stoddard's lecture at the Hyperion Theater January 3. The lectures are wonderfully popular and the sale of seats already amounts to $1 $500.
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this could be presented there would be
no reasonable pretence for rejecting
such proposal from the United States
Government were it made. There has
been no such proposal, however, and 1t
is therefore time enough to discuss it
when it comes. But the Importance OF
the incident is that it shows the sensi-
tiveness of the British financial pulse In
view of recent borrowing by the Ha-
waiian Government in London. Ii such
be the case over trifle Of G200, 900
Isl ,OOO, OOO), what may be expected If
we should again borrow upon the national
credit in London? The London Stock
Exchange would not fail from time to
time to make perfectly plain the fact
that this country is debtor to English
bondholders, who hold first mortgage
upon its consolidated revenue.